Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Budget Optimized

Astarion, the Decadent
16 decks (0.000%) Rank #325
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Jeff Girten
Jul 31, 2025
Deathtouch and First Strike With Syr Vondam, the Lucent
This week on Plot Twist, Jeff builds a Syr Vondam, the Lucent deck that presents our opponents with difficult choices!
Deck Filters
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Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
25% of 4 decks +18% synergy
Dubious Delicacy
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
100% of 16 decks +78% synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
81% of 16 decks +68% synergy
Astarion's Thirst
69% of 16 decks +65% synergy
Mortify
81% of 16 decks +59% synergy
Exquisite Blood
75% of 16 decks +57% synergy
Exsanguinate
62% of 16 decks +51% synergy
Markov Purifier
50% of 16 decks +46% synergy
Blood Artist
75% of 16 decks +42% synergy
Blood Tribute
44% of 16 decks +41% synergy
Revival // Revenge
44% of 16 decks +39% synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
62% of 16 decks +23% synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
56% of 16 decks +34% synergy
Indulging Patrician
44% of 16 decks +38% synergy
Blind Obedience
44% of 16 decks +25% synergy
Debt to the Deathless
44% of 16 decks +34% synergy
Enduring Tenacity
44% of 16 decks +33% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
44% of 16 decks -21% synergy
Drana's Emissary
44% of 16 decks +39% synergy
Quietus Spike
38% of 16 decks +37% synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
38% of 16 decks +35% synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
6% of 16 decks -8% synergy
Creatures
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
38% of 16 decks +32% synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
38% of 16 decks +34% synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
31% of 16 decks +26% synergy
Sorin of House Markov
31% of 16 decks +26% synergy
Twilight Prophet
31% of 16 decks +20% synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
31% of 16 decks +29% synergy
Tithe Drinker
25% of 16 decks +21% synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
25% of 16 decks +19% synergy
Cruel Celebrant
25% of 16 decks -2% synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
25% of 16 decks +20% synergy
Welcoming Vampire
25% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
25% of 16 decks +21% synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
25% of 16 decks +20% synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
25% of 16 decks -10% synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
25% of 16 decks +23% synergy
Soul Warden
25% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Qarsi Revenant
21% of 14 decks +19% synergy
Archivist of Oghma
19% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
19% of 16 decks +14% synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
19% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
19% of 16 decks +17% synergy
Drana and Linvala
19% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
19% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Sangromancer
19% of 16 decks +17% synergy
Butcher of Malakir
19% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Markov Baron
19% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Stromkirk Bloodthief
19% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
19% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
19% of 16 decks -1% synergy
Moonrise Cleric
19% of 16 decks +15% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12% of 16 decks -3% synergy
Essence Channeler
12% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
12% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
12% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Rhox Faithmender
12% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Gluttonous Guest
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Falkenrath Noble
12% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
12% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
12% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
12% of 16 decks -3% synergy
Ancestor Dragon
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Lifecreed Duo
12% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Starscape Cleric
12% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Bloodbond Vampire
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Vampire Scrivener
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Veinwitch Coven
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Sanctum Seeker
12% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
12% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
38% of 16 decks -12% synergy
Dark Ritual
31% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Despark
31% of 16 decks +0% synergy
Fracture
31% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Village Rites
25% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Revitalize
19% of 16 decks +17% synergy
Not Dead After All
12% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Vanishing Verse
12% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Thraben Charm
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Murder
12% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12% of 16 decks -2% synergy
Corrupted Conviction
12% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Beacon of Immortality
12% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Inkshield
12% of 16 decks -4% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
12% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Duty Beyond Death
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Maximum Overdrive
7% of 15 decks +6% synergy
Hero's Downfall
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Fell the Profane
6% of 16 decks -6% synergy
Footbottom Feast
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Geth's Verdict
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Fatal Push
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Loran's Escape
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Bake into a Pie
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Entrapment Maneuver
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Divine Verdict
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Joust Through
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Dawn's Truce
6% of 16 decks -1% synergy
Consuming Corruption
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Elspeth's Smite
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Union of the Third Path
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Deadly Dispute
6% of 16 decks -14% synergy
Blossoming Calm
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Slice from the Shadows
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6% of 16 decks -1% synergy
Cabal Ritual
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Light of Hope
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Hellish Rebuke
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Armor of Shadows
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Altar's Reap
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Angel's Mercy
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Jump Scare
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Blessed Wine
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Grave Endeavor
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Winter's Intervention
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Infernal Grasp
6% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Candy Grapple
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Cling to Dust
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6% of 16 decks -4% synergy
Sorceries
Read the Bones
31% of 16 decks +20% synergy
Fumigate
31% of 16 decks +23% synergy
Sign in Blood
31% of 16 decks +13% synergy
Diabolic Tutor
25% of 16 decks +19% synergy
Kaya's Wrath
25% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Austere Command
19% of 16 decks -0% synergy
Vampire's Kiss
19% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Peer into the Abyss
19% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
19% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Toxic Deluge
19% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Damn
19% of 16 decks -15% synergy
Sanctify
19% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Sanguine Indulgence
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
New Blood
12% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Rush of Dread
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Split Up
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Night's Whisper
12% of 16 decks -4% synergy
Ambition's Cost
12% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Olivia's Wrath
12% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Death Grasp
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Eriette's Lullaby
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
United Battlefront
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Risky Shortcut
7% of 15 decks +6% synergy
Bond of Discipline
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Pest Control
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Increasing Ambition
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Razaketh's Rite
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Demogorgon's Clutches
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Demon's Grasp
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Gift of Estates
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Rhystic Tutor
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Open the Vaults
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Break the Ice
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Victimize
6% of 16 decks -12% synergy
Eldritch Pact
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Ritual of Soot
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Revenge of the Rats
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Martial Coup
6% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Edgar's Awakening
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Duress
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Wrath of God
6% of 16 decks -0% synergy
Healing Hands
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Stick Together
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Farewell
6% of 16 decks -6% synergy
Vicious Rumors
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Gerrard's Verdict
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Blood Beckoning
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Profane Command
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
31% of 16 decks +22% synergy
Bontu's Monument
25% of 16 decks +19% synergy
Sinister Monolith
25% of 16 decks +23% synergy
Cosmos Elixir
25% of 16 decks +22% synergy
Scytheclaw
19% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19% of 16 decks -8% synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14% of 7 decks +10% synergy
The Wind Crystal
14% of 7 decks +8% synergy
Excalibur II
14% of 7 decks +12% synergy
Campfire
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Pearl Medallion
12% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Ceremonial Knife
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Fountainport Bell
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Tainted Sigil
12% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Basilisk Collar
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Wedding Ring
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Elixir of Immortality
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Cranial Archive
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Chalice of Life
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6% of 16 decks -9% synergy
Manifold Key
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Mithril Coat
6% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Ghost Lantern
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Whip of Erebos
6% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6% of 16 decks -3% synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Akroma's Memorial
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Norn's Annex
6% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Blood Fountain
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Urza's Incubator
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Reaper's Talisman
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Jet Medallion
6% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Lightning Greaves
6% of 16 decks -14% synergy
Expert-Level Safe
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Arcane Encyclopedia
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Fountain of Renewal
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Poet's Quill
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
38% of 16 decks +35% synergy
Grievous Wound
31% of 16 decks +28% synergy
Warlock Class
31% of 16 decks +30% synergy
Polluted Bonds
25% of 16 decks +23% synergy
Lunar Convocation
25% of 16 decks +13% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25% of 16 decks -4% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
19% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
19% of 16 decks +1% synergy
Cleric Class
19% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Greed
12% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Midnight Snack
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Life Insurance
12% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Tainted Remedy
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Stab Wound
12% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Recumbent Bliss
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Leyline of Hope
12% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Dawn of Hope
12% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
6% of 16 decks -2% synergy
Subversion
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6% of 16 decks -4% synergy
Axis of Mortality
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Demonic Pact
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Black Market
6% of 16 decks -1% synergy
Faith's Fetters
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
6% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Nurturing Presence
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Cracked Skull
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Prayer of Binding
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Grasping Shadows
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Sigarda's Imprisonment
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Swift Reconfiguration
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Vampiric Rites
6% of 16 decks -2% synergy
Stoneskin
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Lich's Mastery
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Derelict Attic // Widow's Walk
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Gift of Fangs
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Underworld Dreams
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Chivalric Alliance
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Dreadful Apathy
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
March of the Canonized
6% of 16 decks -1% synergy
Necrodominance
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6% of 16 decks +1% synergy
All That Glitters
6% of 16 decks -2% synergy
Monologue Tax
6% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Sigil of Myrkul
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Mark of the Vampire
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
25% of 16 decks +20% synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
6% of 16 decks +1% synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
6% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Professor Onyx
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Sorin Markov
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Liliana, the Necromancer
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
44% of 16 decks +24% synergy
Bojuka Bog
38% of 16 decks -7% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
31% of 16 decks -2% synergy
Radiant Fountain
25% of 16 decks +21% synergy
Shambling Vent
19% of 16 decks +13% synergy
Reliquary Tower
19% of 16 decks -3% synergy
Adventurer's Inn
14% of 7 decks +12% synergy
Spymaster's Vault
12% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Kabira Crossroads
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Castle Locthwain
12% of 16 decks +1% synergy
Hidden Courtyard
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Pit of Offerings
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Desert
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Mortuary Mire
6% of 16 decks +0% synergy
Memorial to Folly
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Treasure Vault
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
The Dross Pits
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Barad-dûr
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Restless Fortress
6% of 16 decks -2% synergy
Cabal Pit
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Polluted Mire
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Phyrexia's Core
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Monumental Henge
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Drifting Meadow
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Temple of the False God
6% of 16 decks -2% synergy
Hive of the Eye Tyrant
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Memorial to Glory
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Hidden Necropolis
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6% of 16 decks -1% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Arcane Signet
81% of 16 decks -0% synergy
Commander's Sphere
44% of 16 decks +26% synergy
Mind Stone
44% of 16 decks +17% synergy
Pristine Talisman
31% of 16 decks +25% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
31% of 16 decks -23% synergy
Orzhov Signet
25% of 16 decks -34% synergy
Patchwork Banner
19% of 16 decks +13% synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Heraldic Banner
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Marble Diamond
12% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Unstable Obelisk
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Bandit's Haul
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Orzhov Locket
6% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Fellwar Stone
6% of 16 decks -15% synergy
Thought Vessel
6% of 16 decks -7% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100% of 16 decks +13% synergy
Swamp
100% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Plains
100% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Scoured Barrens
69% of 16 decks +45% synergy
Tainted Field
50% of 16 decks -2% synergy
Isolated Chapel
50% of 16 decks -14% synergy
Evolving Wilds
50% of 16 decks +29% synergy
Path of Ancestry
50% of 16 decks +25% synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
50% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Temple of Silence
44% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
31% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Exotic Orchard
31% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Concealed Courtyard
31% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Caves of Koilos
31% of 16 decks -26% synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
31% of 16 decks +27% synergy
Orzhov Basilica
31% of 16 decks -11% synergy
Myriad Landscape
25% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Fetid Heath
25% of 16 decks -11% synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
25% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
19% of 16 decks -9% synergy
Sunlit Marsh
19% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Shattered Sanctum
19% of 16 decks -13% synergy
Obscura Storefront
19% of 16 decks +15% synergy
Voldaren Estate
19% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Fabled Passage
12% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Citadel Gate
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Riveteers Overlook
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Ash Barrens
12% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Maestros Theater
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Brokers Hideout
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Neglected Manor
12% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Thriving Heath
12% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Black Dragon Gate
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Forlorn Flats
12% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Escape Tunnel
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Witch Enchanter
6% of 16 decks -4% synergy
Fell the Profane
6% of 16 decks -6% synergy
Windswept Heath
6% of 16 decks +1% synergy
Silverquill Campus
6% of 16 decks +1% synergy
Hidden Grotto
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Desolate Mire
6% of 16 decks -8% synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Unclaimed Territory
6% of 16 decks -0% synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Reflecting Pool
6% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Godless Shrine
6% of 16 decks -41% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6% of 16 decks -4% synergy
Shimmering Grotto
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Thriving Moor
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy